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April 3, 2013

Olympian Gets a Gold Medal in Beyond Surviving

So, I know that the Olympics have long since come and gone, but I somehow just now came across this amazing personal story of Kellie Wells. She won the bronze in the 100m hurdle. She also survived being raped by her mother's fiancée when she was a sophomore in high school.

Her story is inspiring and powerful. You can read this great article to learn more about her journey.

In this interview, she shares about her journey making it to the Olympics and how the rape played a role in her becoming a champion: